2010 Specialized

Epic Comp Carbon

A 26″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkFox
ShockFox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetX9, SLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Epic Comp Carbon

27 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BIKE Magazine
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er Review

Nov 2011

Vernon Felton reviews the Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29er.

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Mountain Flyer
First Impressions: Specialized S-Works Epic 29er

May 2011

Riding and Racing the 2011 S-Works Epic 29er, Fast, efiicient, and light: Exactly what you want in a race bike. Specalized has built the ultimate race machine with the 2011 S-Works Epic 29er. The best technology and lightest components do come at a price though...

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Mountain Bike Action
Specialized S-Works Epic 29er, Should Everyone Else Just Stop Trying

Apr 2011 · MBA Action

The Specialized Epic is the world's most popular cross-country race bike. When we tested the 26-inch-wheeled Specialized S-Works Carbon Epic Disc (MBA,

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BikeRadar
Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 review

Mar 2011 · James Huang

Blisteringly fast full-suspension 29er with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec

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Cycling News
First Ride Review: Specialized Epic Comp Carbon 29 | Cyclingnews.com

Mar 2011 · Colorado,

Blisteringly fast 29er full-suspension with effective terrain-sensing auto-lockout and brilliant spec

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VeloNews
Sea Otter Tech: Sauser's Specialized S-Works Epic Carbon Disc

Apr 2009 · Lennard Zinn

Cross-country world champion Christoph Sauser seldom races in the United States, but he made the long trip from South Africa, site of the 2009 UCI World Cup kickoff, to tackle the short track and cross country at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. That team sponsor Specialized Bicycles sits just up the road in Morgan Hill likely influenced his travel plans.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

FACT 9m carbon front triangle, IS construction, M5 aluminum rear triangle. sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger

Fork

Fox F100 RL, 100mm travel, air spring, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, alloy steerer

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox/SBC remote Mini-Brain, inertia valve, w/ Brain fade adjust

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Custom Shimano BB-91, OS, press-in bearing

Headset

1-1/8"" Threadless, Campy style upper and lower cartridge bearing

Stem

3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar

Specialized XC low rise bar, 7050 butted alloy, 31.8mm, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up

Saddle

Specialized Phenom, hollow Cr-Mo rails, thin foam, S/M: 130mm, L/XL: 143mm

Seatpost

2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

None

Grips

Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X-9, 9-speed, mid cage

Front Derailleur

Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull

Crank

Custom Shimano FC-M542, S: 170mm, others: 175mm

Shifters

SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger

Cassette

Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

Brakes

Front: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R SL, alloy backed organic pads, S/M: 140mm, L/XL: 160mm rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Custom Avid Elixir R SL Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach

Wheels
Rims

Custom DT Swiss X420SL, 24mm w/ eyelets, 28/32h

Spokes

DT Swiss 1.8mm stainless

Front Hub

Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 9mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 28h

Rear Hub

Custom Shimano M525 SL, alloy QR, 32h

Tires

Front: S-Works The Captain, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound, Rear: S-Works Fast Trak LK, 26x2.0"", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound

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